YEARLY HIGH
1.2973 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.1290 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2030 RON

2016 PEN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.2973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1684 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2140 to the December average rate of 1.2623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2973 was down 4.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,487 RON
2015 Average 6,298 RON
Yearly Trough Low 5,645 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 841.79 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2734
1.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to RON Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1912, compared to 1.2148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0704 RON (High: 1.2973 / Low: 1.2270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 RON (High: 1.1832 / Low: 1.1647).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0704
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0623 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2623) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+3.11%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2623
2015 Avg (December) 1.2242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2294 1.2004 1.2140
February 1.1967 1.1290 1.1517
March 1.1982 1.1661 1.1784
April 1.2203 1.1586 1.1945
May 1.2103 1.1775 1.1957
June 1.2396 1.1902 1.2127
July 1.2437 1.1921 1.2264
August 1.2103 1.1779 1.1943
September 1.1832 1.1647 1.1745
October 1.2311 1.1691 1.2030
November 1.2571 1.1936 1.2287
December 1.2973 1.2270 1.2623